Nurses and labs and . . .

I took my blood sugar readings in to the nurse today and had blood drawn for A1C and a lipid profile. The nurse was really please and we didn't change any dosages today. So now I get to wait 2 weeks to bring in my blood numbers.

When I go in next time, she will set me up at the sports clinic to have my shoulder evaluated.
Late summer last year I started having trouble with . . . pain, limited range of motion . . . I kept thinking that it would get better, but it really hasn't. The worst part of it is not being able to fasten my bra in the back. I haven't had it evaluated before now because I knew that if I had to have surgery, like if it was a torn rotator cuff, they wouldn't do it without my blood sugars being in line.

	FAST	2 PM	8 PM
Thur July 9	88	89	115
Frid July 10	74	110	79
Sat July 11	79	134	100
Sun July 12	86	109	118
Mon July 13	95	118	135
Tues July 14	66	107	117
Wed July 15	109	144	97
Thur July 16	83

Observation

It takes less time to get your blood sugar numbers out of kilter than it does to get them back in line. I had a few (too many) calories at bedtime last night and I STILL can't get my numbers back in line.

This is irritating.

Finally

I am so grateful that I have finally been able to bring my blood glucose number down to a reasonable, acceptable range. I've been working with my doctor's nurse since the 29 of April to get these numbers. Every week she has put up with me coming in with my numbers and actually taken the time to see me for a few and go over my numbers and adjust my insulin. She has been my pep team, for sure. In the process of getting diabetes whipped into shape, there is no substitute for a great medical team.

Along with the insulin, I've been getting more exercise. Most days I have been walking for 45 minutes at least one time and some times, two times a day. Recently, my husband and I have been riding bikes together (He got a new Jamis Commuter 3). I am so out of shape and it is difficult for me at times, but today we rode over 4 miles. I was so proud.

The chart below shows my fasting blood sugar, my 2 p.m. (2 hours after lunch) and my bedtime number. My Tuesday and Saturday 2 p.m. numbers are higher than I want them but far below what they were when I started in April, which was 315.

Mon July 6	71	84	106
Tues July 7	73	140	118
Wed July 8	87	110	127
Thur July 9	88	89	115
Frid July 10	74	110	79
Sat June 11	79	134	100
Sun June 12	86	109	118

Working

I'm loving my new job. What else can I say.

I have a nice boss. The work is challenging (at least it is right now).

I've kind of worked out what do with my granddaughter.

Employment

After several years of not being employed at all, I've picked up a part-time, at home job. It will be
quite challenging for several reasons.

The first thing is that it involves a lot of proofreading of grammar and spelling, etc. as well as correct formatting for the situation. The manual has 44 pages. OY VEY.

The other challenge is time management. I have granddaughter most days all days and I suspect there are going to be times that I just have to give in to parking her in front of the TV, especially for the next several weeks. She'll get over it and I'll try to pick the best possible programs.

Another issue is that as far as time management, I'm used to doing what I want to do when I want to do it. As I learn the job better, I will be able to pick my hours, but for now I have to kind of work when my Pacific Coast boss is around.

Wish me luck.

Talking about great service

Today, Daughter and I went to have a manicure and a pedicure. Daughter didn't want to go to Wal Mart well, because it's Wal Mart so we hunted around and came across Anna's Nail Salon at 905 S. Neil St.

We were MORE than pleasantly surprised by our visit.

The chairs were very comfortable and gave a back massage almost as good as a human. The Trans, who own the place, were courteous and friendly and did a great job. The salon was very clean and pleasantly lit. The cost was competitive.

I don't have any stake in the place but if you feel the need to get a manicure or pedicure, give them a try. They are open Monday-Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and the number is 355-6135.

Thursday Report

Every Thursday, I communicate with the nurse at my doctor's office. Usually, I just run by and she makes time to see me. Today, I just faxed my weeks worth of blood sugar results in. She'll probably call me later today or tomorrow.

I can't quite seem to get my numbers down where they should be. Like this morning... just because I was up until 2 a.m. making that doggone-good Sundae Cake, which of course included licking the beaters, bowls and assorted spoons, should have caused a fasting blood sugar of 115 or...should it.

I am walking 30 minutes most days and really enjoying it. I put my headphones on an take off and I love it. If something interferes with my walk, it irks me... really it irks me.

Anyway, here is my record for the last week. Friday was really stressful for a couple of reasons and we had a huge meal for dinner (I knew better). Sunday's evening meal was also too much.

Self control...self control.... self control... my new mantra.

	FBS	2P	8P
Thursday	96	172	102
Friday	100	202	198
Saturday	124	88	124
Sunday	102	181	206
Monday	117	180	138
Tuesday	106	194	134
Wednesday	105	139	105

I actually baked!!

I never, ever, have considered myself a baker or a cook for that matter. I get by but just barely.
I can screw up the simplest thing.

Recently, I found a blog, The Good, The Bad, ok mostly bad.. that I adore and through that I found a cooking blog that has recipes that appeal to me and that I feel like I can actually attempt. The Southern Plate is the best cooking blog I've seen, not that I've seen that many.

For a week or so, I've been wanting to make her Sundae Cake and last night I stayed up late and made it so that my husband could take it to work this morning. (I kept out three pieces...one for me, one for my daughter and one for my granddaughter.) My husband WHO IS A COOK, is never effusive in his praise of anything I cook but evidently his co-workers have been sending him emails asking for the recipe. He forwarded me an email that said: I’m not a big choc cake fan (generally too dry for me), but that tastes goooood…like there’s pudding in the mix or something….had a little bite…good stuff, thanks!!

So, I'm feeling pretty puffed up today. I'm a success. The ingredients are cheap and simple... a boxed chocolate cake mix, cool whip (I used lite), chocolate syrup, nuts and cherries. This is a great 4th of July recipe for those family and friend potlucks and cookouts.

My next cooking foray will be her Crock Pot Chicken And Dressing.